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Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public. Visitors to the island cannot only explore the remnants of the prison, but can also learn about the Indian occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications, and the West Coast’s first lighthouse.

AT&T Park - home of the San Francisco Giants and one of the top, classically designed stadiums in the country - features breathtaking views from many sections of the stadium.

Beach Blanket Babylon is an internationally acclaimed San Francisco institution created and produced by Steve Silver. The zany musical spoof of pop culture, complete with extravagant costumes and outrageously huge hats is now in its 34th year of sold-out performances and continually evolves in its hilarious parodies of current events and popular icons as today's headlines unfold.

Boudin's Sourdough Museum at Fisherman's Wharf is where bakers have been making the famous sourdough bread since 1849. Visit this San Francisco attraction for a tour, visit the museum, eat in the restaurant, or shop in the marketplace.

The Cable Car Museum was established in 1974, and is operated by the Friends of the Cable Car Museum as a nonprofit educational facility. Located in the historic Washington/Mason cable car barn and powerhouse, the museum deck overlooks the huge engines and winding wheels that pull the cables.

Cable Car Turn Around is where the city's top attractions connect to Fisherman's Wharf. The San Francisco Cable Cars are the only moving National Historic Landmark. From Fisherman's Wharf, you can explore amazing destinations in the city including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Nob Hill and Aquatic Park.

The California Academcy of Sciences is a popular Bay Area attraction that houses a natural history museum, planetarium, aquarium, and rainforest dome. It is also home to a world-class research institution with over 25 million specimens in its collections.

The Cannery at Del Monte Square is one of San Francisco's most treasured places. Located at the foot of Columbus Street overlooking San Francisco Bay, and originally built in 1907, The Cannery was once the largest peach cannery in the world. Today The Cannery is a vibrant waterfront marketplace featuring one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, offices, live entertainment, and a world-class jazz club.

Chinatown is located in downtown San Francisco, and roughly bordered by Powell Street and the Nob Hill Neighborhood. The area most popular among tourists is where Grant Avenue and Bush Street meet, with the famous Dragon gate above. Great restaurants, stores and mini malls are located in this area for tourists to enjoy.

Cliff House and Sea Rock - four different variations of the Cliff House have stood on the cliffs overlooking Seal Rocks, at the Northwest corner of San Francisco. When that ornate version of the building burned down, the fourth version to be built was designed more like the first two: simple, and made to blend in with the ocean and cliffs surrounding it. That fourth version is still standing today. It's a great place to just stroll along the beach, breath in the salty air and listen to the waves. The Cliff House has always been one of the true San Francisco icons.

Coit Tower sits atop Telegraph Hill. It's a steep trek to the base of the tower, but once you reach it, you'll be amazed by the 360 degree, unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco Bay in between. From the other side of the Tower, views of the city are impressive.

Crissy Field works in partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to support and assist the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservation programs.

Fisherman's Wharf is one of San Francisco’s most popular destinations. Known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping, Fisherman’s Wharf offers a wide array of things to do for everyone. Enjoy being minutes away from the Maritime Museum, Alcatraz, Coit Tower and the world-famous San Francisco Cable Car Lines.

Ghirardelli Square, once a chocolate factory, now a historic landmark, is home to an exceptional collection of over 50 specialty shops, galleries and award winning restaurants. Live entertainment and breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz add to the Square's charm.

The Golden Gate Bridge is the iconic suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay onto the Pacific Ocean. It has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and California.

Golden Gate Park was originally developed in the 1890's and still today has been maintained and preserved as a place to play and relax in the city of San Francisco. With a new museum like the de Young and the Conservatory of Flowers, tourists will relish in the sights of this amazing park.

Haight-Ashbury is a district most famous for its role in the 1960s hippie movement. It is located near Golden Gate Park and encompasses the neighborhood surrounding Haight Street. The '60s era and modern American counterculture has been synonymous with San Francisco and the upper Haight neighborhood ever since.

Lombard Street's famous switchback turns, on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, make it known as the crookedest street in the city. Created in 1922 out of necessity because the hill's natural grade was too steep for cars and pedestrian's to go up or down.

San Francisco's Maritime Museum allows you to discover historic vessels and your connections to the city's maritime heritage.

Monster Park is home of the San Francisco 49ers.  Formerly known as Candlestick Park is located south of downtown San Francisco.

Moscone Convention Center is the city of San Francisco's main convention center, located in the South of Market District.

North Beach is a San Francisco neighborhood adjacent to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Known to many as the city's "Little Italy", you'll find amazing Italian restaurants throughout.

The Palace of Fine Arts was built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and features a classical Roman rotunda in a picturesque park setting. Located in the Presidio, and owned by the City of San Francisco, it is a wonderful place to picnic, walk by the lake, or visit the Exploratorium's hands-on science exhibits in the adjacent museum.

The Palace of the Legion of Honor represents the museum collection and the building itself. It displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco's most beautiful public museum is located in Lincoln Park near 34th Avenue and Clement Street.

Pier 39 is San Francisco's #1 attraction. With something for everyone in the family to enjoy, from great shopping and dining, to watching our famous street performers or playful sea lions in action, new memories are sure to be created.

San Francisco's Westfield Shopping Center is San Francisco's premier shopping mall located on Market Street. Featuring top retailers including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Ann Taylor, J Crew, Banana Republic and many more.

Sausalito has been compared to the French Riviera because of its Mediterranean flair and breathtaking views. From San Francisco, you would travel by bus or car across the majestic Golden Gate Bridge to visit this charming waterfront community. It is also easily accessible by car ferry from Fisherman's Wharf or the Ferry Building on San Francisco's Embarcadero.

Teatro ZinZanni offers an evening of entertainment and amazing food set along San Francisco's historic waterfront. You'll enjoy a gourmet five-course dinner, European cabaret, cirque and live music.

The Walt Disney Family Museum was conceived to present the real story of Walt Disney, the man, told by him and others who knew him well. The Museum is located in the Presidio of San Francisco, a former U.S. Army base and now a National Park.

Union Square is one of San Francisco's main shopping destinations in the city. Bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton streets, it has been the home of the best shopping, dining and theatre for over 100 years.

The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf is one of the city's most popular landmarks. The museum opened in 1963 by Thomas Fong, and it has been a vital and changing attraction in San Francisco ever since.